Journal of International Oncology ›› 2013, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (7): 491-493.

Previous Articles     Next Articles

Research progress of adrenomedullin on cell migration activity

ZHI  Li-Qiang, GUO  Chi-Hua, MA  Wei-   

  1. Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
  • Online:2013-07-08 Published:2013-07-08
  • Contact: MA Wei E-mail:mawei60@126.com

Abstract: Adrenomedullin (ADM) has wide distribution in the body and has many biological effects, which participates in many physiological and pathological processes. What’s more, it is closely related to the degree of malignancy, prognosis and metastasis of tumors. ADM has different effects on different types of cells via one or more signal pathways, so that can product various effects. It also provides a new treatment strategy for preventing or slowing the progress of the cancer.

Key words: Adrenomedullin, Cell movement, Endothelial cells, Neoplasms